The average train between Budapest and Bucharest takes 17h 20m and the fastest train takes 15h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Bucharest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Budapest and Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 1:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Budapest is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Bucharest at 10:35 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 17h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest station and arriving at Bucharest station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 17h 20m.
Budapest to Bucharest train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.
Budapest to Bucharest train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.
The distance between Budapest and Bucharest is 643.4 km. The road distance is 849 km.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bucuresti Nord twice daily. Tickets cost $40–50 and the journey takes 15h 40m.
